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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.51, 1,693.64 and 629.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.51, 1,693.64 and 629.33 is: 943.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.51 : 1,693.64 = 629.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.51/1,693.64 = 629.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.51x = 1,693.64 × 629.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.51x = 1,065,859.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,859.55/1,129.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.65

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